Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 108 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUPERIOR K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302547000728
Superior Elementary
1003 5th Ave E, Superior, MT 59872 · (406) 822-3600 · Mineral County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
185 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 32 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 26 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (23) is 12% smaller than its 6th grade class (26).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Superior K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
37.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
22.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Superior Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Elementary this school | 185 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Plains Elementary School Plains | 218 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Fair-Mont-Egan School Kalispell | 115 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Darby School Darby | 170 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Bridger Elementary School Bridger | 114 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Broadview School Broadview | 105 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Superior Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.0% | #176 of 199 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #160 of 201 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 185 | #166 of 421 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #42 of 226 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
185
+16 (+9%) vs 2020
-2% since 2000-01, when it was 189
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 185 | 17.3 | 10.7:1 | 100% (185) |
| 2023-24 | 188 | 15.1 | 12.4:1 | 100% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 170 | 16.6 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 169 | 13 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 164 | 11.4 | 14.4:1 | 100% (164) |
| 2015-16 | 148 | 12 | 12.3:1 | 100% (148) |
| 2010-11 | 136 | 11 | 12.4:1 | 56% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 189 | 15 | 12.6:1 | 62% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Superior Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (164 to 185); teachers up 52% (11.4 to 17.3).
About Superior Elementary
Superior Elementary is an elementary school with a street address in Superior, Montana. Enrollment totals 185 students across pre-K through 6.
Superior K-12 Schools counts 3 schools and 324 students, including Superior Elementary.
At Superior Elementary, 93% of students are White. It is also 5% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. Census estimates put Mineral County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Superior Elementary scores 13%.
The school had 17.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average ratio is 11.9:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 100%. Public schools in Mineral County average a similar 100%.
In Mineral County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $63,450, about 26% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 9 public schools and about 678 students.
Superior Elementary's nearest public school is Superior 7-8 (about 0.1 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Locale data from NCES put Superior Elementary in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 185, up from 169 in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher dropped from 13.0 to 10.7 over 4 years.
The discussion board for Superior Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Mineral County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,959
Census ACS
Median income
$63,450
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
678 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Superior K-12 Schools
- Superior High SchoolHigh · 96 students
- Superior 7-8Middle · 43 students
Other schools in Superior
- Superior High SchoolHigh · 96 students
- Superior 7-8Middle · 43 students
Other Superior Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Superior Elementary. Superior Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Superior Elementary SchoolSUPERIOR, CO · 418 students
- SUPERIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSUPERIOR, NE · 214 students
Nearby schools
- Superior 7-80.1 mi · 43
- Superior High School0.1 mi · 96
- St Regis 7-813.0 mi · 31
- St Regis High School13.0 mi · 54
- St Regis School13.0 mi · 105
- Plains High School19.2 mi · 121
Frequently asked questions
About Superior ElementaryHow large is Superior Elementary?
Superior Elementary enrolls approximately 185 students in grades PK-06.
Is Superior Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Superior Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Superior Elementary have?
Superior Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Superior Elementary?
At Superior Elementary, the student body is approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Superior Elementary?
Superior Elementary is overseen by Superior K-12 Schools in Mineral County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.